Junkanoo carnival

• Location: Nassau and major islands of the Bahamas

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: December 26 (Boxing Day) and January 1 (New Year’s Day)

• Duration: 2 main days (with related events and parades before and after)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of spectators and participants

• Venue: Bay Street and Rawson Square, Nassau

• Organizer: Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and Junkanoo groups

• Established: 18th century (African-rooted celebration during slavery)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for group participants; festive attire encouraged for all attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes